While traveling through Europe, Bailey encounters a small bat (from a distance) in a Czech castle. Though not royalty, the bat has its own protections under a European agreement known as EUROBATS, as well as federal and state protections here in the the United States.
Bailey visits the German-American Friendship Garden on the National Mall one morning and observes the commemoration of friendly international relations through nature and the law.
Following a visit to Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day, Bailey explores the meaning behind the stars on several of the tombstones, as well as the legislative history of the holiday.
Pic of the Week: The Korean War Veterans Memorial on the 80th anniversary of the armistice signing, along with the recently completed Wall of Remembrance.
The Library's cherry blossom trees are reaching peak bloom. See the view across the Library's campus and learn more about the cherry blossoms from resources across the Library divisions.